[Billy nods hesitantly, closing his eyes and leaning unconsciously into the touch, craving more but unwilling to ask for it. Teddy was already giving him so much more than he'd ever expected, after what he'd done. He can't possibly make any demands of him, even if all he wants to do is curl up against his boyfriend and not move for days.
It's just... he feels like himself again, when Teddy's touching him. Grounded, stable, like those hands are his lifelines. He's lost without them, and just knowing they're there is...
He shudders, lifting a hand to curl his fingers around Teddy's arm, holding on to him. It's loose, as he's not holding Teddy in place, but it's... firm. Wanting. No- needing. Needing him there.]
[Action, October 15th]
It's just... he feels like himself again, when Teddy's touching him. Grounded, stable, like those hands are his lifelines. He's lost without them, and just knowing they're there is...
He shudders, lifting a hand to curl his fingers around Teddy's arm, holding on to him. It's loose, as he's not holding Teddy in place, but it's... firm. Wanting. No- needing. Needing him there.]
I don't... know how...